2001 Daihatsu Muse vs. 2001 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Muse and 2001 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 815 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Muse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. (120 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Muse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Muse | 2001 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Muse | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
